In this study, structural equation modeling was used to examine the mediating role of resilience and self-esteem in the relationships between psychological maltreatment-emotional problems and psychological maltreatment-behavioral problems in adolescents. Participants were 937 adolescents from different high schools in Turkey. The sample included 502 female (53.6%) and 435 male (46.4%) students,...

OVERVIEW OF THE BEHAVIORAL ASSESSMENT VOLUME 3 OVERVIEW AND DEFINITION OF BEHAVIORAL ASSESSMENT 6 APPLICABILITY, UTILITY, AND GOALS OF BEHAVIORAL ASSESSMENT 7 OVERLAP OF BEHAVIORAL WITH NONBEHAVIORAL ASSESSMENT PARADIGMS 8 ETHICS AND PRACTICE STANDARDS OF BEHAVIORAL ASSESSMENT 9 BEHAVIORAL ASSESSMENT, PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT, AND PRINCIPLES OF SCIENCE 9 TENETS OF THE BEHAVIORAL ASSESSMENT PARA...

We examined the prevalence and correlates of parent-reported behavioral problems among immigrants and US-born children aged 6-17 years. The 2007 National Survey of Children's Health was used to develop an 11-item factor-based behavioral problems index (BPI) and a dichotomous serious behavioral problems (SBP) measure. Logistic and least-squares regression and disparity indices were used to analy...

Objectives: Internalizing disorders include disorders, such as major depressive disorder, dysthymia, and somatic disorders. In the diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders, fifth edition (DSM-5), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is recognized as a distinct group, but anxiety is a common symptom. This study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of play therapy programs based o...

Children who have experienced early adversities are at risk for behavioral problems and trauma symptoms. Using a two-group, pre-post intervention design, the authors evaluated the effectiveness of an online parent training for Trust-Based Relational Intervention, a trauma-informed, attachment-based intervention, in reducing behavioral problems and trauma symptoms in at-risk adopted children. Ch...